Catalonia travel routes highlight historical sites and nature

The province of Barcelona and the surrounding Catalonia region offer diverse travel itineraries focused on nature, history, and medieval heritage. A suggested 350 km road trip spanning two to three days covers locations such as Vic, Tavertet, Rupit, Cardona, and Montserrat, providing access to historical castles, sanctuaries, and mountain landscapes.

In the Anoia region, specifically near Sant Martí de Tous, hiking opportunities include the Saltant de la Fou circular route. This 11-kilometer trek traverses agricultural lands, Mediterranean forests, and historical sites, including the Tous castle—documented since 960—and the 17th-century sanctuary of the Mare de Déu in Sentfores.